This research aims to evaluate the potential of using natural dyes to achieve black on cotton and viscose fabrics. The objective is to find a more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dyes for fashion designers. This is achieved through testing dye recipes, color visual and RGB value analysis, …

This research utilizes qualitative data to answer the question, “How can a care label encourage emotional connection for a consumer-garment relationship?”. The understanding of numerous emotionally durable design theories and the development of a care label have built the base for this research. The …

Influencer marketing has become a key element of modern brand communication. More and more companies rely on influencers to reach consumers on an emotional level. But how do individuals with different personality traits respond to such content – and how does this affect their purchasing behavior? This …

This research investigates how fashion brands can authentically engage Generation Z through co-creation practices that enable meaningful product customization. Survey results revealed that while 78% of respondents expressed strong interest in customization, only 24.4% had followed through with a purchase, …

This research investigates the digital and physical draping of fully-fashioned knit textiles, aiming to address challenges faced by knit manufacturers in achieving accurate virtual prototypes. Through a combination of literature review, case studies, and controlled experiments, methods for creating digital …

This thesis dives into the dynamics of developing a competitive rental strategy for luxury fashion brands. Focusing on the evolving landscape of the fashion rental sector, as well as the fashion luxury sector, it investigates factors influencing consumer behavior, industry challenges, and opportunities …

Social media have become a vital part of everyday life for people throughout the world, with millions of individuals utilising various social media platforms to engage with others and to express themselves. While social media might offer several avenues for self-expression and identity construction, …

Het doel van dit onderzoek is om het grote textielafval probleem aan te pakken door de juiste oplossing hiervoor te vinden. Er zal onderzoek gedaan worden naar de mogelijke oplossingen en welke het meest innovatief is voor implementatie met daarbij de voordelen die met zich meebrengt. Hiervoor is de …

Het onderzoek richt zich op een actueel onderwerp binnen de mode-industrie; de implementatie van augmented reality en de eventuele impact hiervan op fysieke multibrand stores. In een tijd waarin technologieën zich snel ontwikkelen en het consumentengedrag voortdurend verandert staan moderne retailers …

In this thesis, titled "Unlocking the Path to Sustainability: Multi-Brand Retail SMEs as Agents of Change in the Fashion Supply Chain," we explore how fashion multi-brand retail Small- to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) can play a crucial role in driving sustainability and effecting positive change throughout …